U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command JSSAP Science & Technology Program Update NDIA 2014 Joint Armaments Forum, Exhibition & Technology Demonstration 13 May 2014 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
Agenda FY 12-15 Current Technical Approach Progress To Date On JSSAP Programs FY 16-20 Technical Approach FY 15 Small Arms & Accessories (SAA) Technology Areas Deep Future Investments Summary DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
FY 12-15 Current Technical Approach 6.2 - Advanced Small Unit Small Arms Technology (ASUSAT) Threat engageme nt range Range overmat ch distance Detect ion range Revolutionary S&T Investments Small Arms Capability Gap Linkage: Breaching and Threat Engagement 6.3 - Small Arms Grenade Munitions (SAGM) Phase I: Small Fuze Complete Phase II: Smart Fuze contracts Awarded to both contractors Phase III: Integration Contract to be awarded Nov 13 Small Arms Capability Gap Linkage: Threat Engagement 6.2 Small Arms Material Process Technology (SAM&PT) Small Arms Capability Gap Linkage: Weapon Detection and Operational and Maintenance Issues 6.3 - Small Arms Weapons & Fire Control (SAW&FC) Small Arms Capability Gap Linkage: Target Acquisition DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
Advanced Small Unit Small Arms Technology Purpose: Identify and advance technologies leading to the ability to improve Small Unit Level effectiveness. Utilize new small arms technological concepts to improve range overmatch capability against like-sized threat elements. Payoff: Double maximum effective range of Door Breaching Munitions Double the maximum effective range for.50 Caliber Ammunition Increased Probability of Hit and Hard target Penetration Double Probability of Hit for rifles from 0-600m Range overmatch distance Detection range Threat engagement range How do we solve this problem: Investments into non traditional approaches that : Combine advanced technologies Double the maximum effective range of current weapons and increase force protection Current Efforts: Active Stabilization of Firearms by Optical Target Tracking Phase II in progress 40mm Door Breaching Munitions (40-DBM) Phase I completed.50 Caliber Long Rod Fin Stabilized Spin Decoupling Discarding Munitions Transitioned Ammunition Improvements Program Phase II in progress Super High Efficiency Re-Energized Ordnance Phase I completed DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 4
Small Arms Material Process and Technology Purpose: Assess and develop State-of-the-Art material and process technologies to enhance the operability & maintainability of small arms weapons and to reduce weapon detection (sound and visual) ; for current and future war-fighters. Payoff: Reduced weapon detection recognition to enhance survivability of the warfighter, lower barrel rise and dramatically increase accuracy. Decreased O&M for weapons leading to increased MRBF, weapon effectiveness and Increased Operational Availability (A o ) Small Arms Capability Gap Linkage: Weapon Detection and Operational and Maintenance Issues Super-Hydrophobic Surf. Treatment Lubricious Surf. Treatment ASL-DLC (PECVD) Suppressor Surf. Treatment TBC Lubricious Surf. Treatment MER PTA Trace visible Origin of shot Trace not visible Target Advanced Phosphors M240/M249 Suppressor Current Efforts: Lubricous Surface Treatment (Durable Solid Lubricant) Completed Subscale Test Program Received PM-SW Endorsement Superhydrophobic Surface Treatment (Anti Corrosion) Realigned Customer (Navy) Objective(s) Awarded Phase I Contract M240 and M249 Suppressor Technology Interoperable M240/M249 kit Performed Prototype Testing to inform SASR CDD One Way Luminescence (OWL) Full Day/Night Capability Awarded Phase III contract Completed PM-MAS Transition Agreement & developed Risk Mitigation Strategy DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 5
JSSAP/ ARDEC PM-MAS 40mm IRAP/ SAGM Roadmap FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 LV FoA Core CDD and Annexes 1,2,3 CDD Annex 4, 5 CDD M433 Warhead Lethality (6.6 RDT&E) Adv. Warhead ManTech / Embed Frag LCPP MEMS S&A Cost/ MRL Improvements (6.3) / FY14 ManTech JSSAP SAGM (6.3 RDT&E) SAGM TMI LV ER SEP 40mm Airburst FCT/ SEP IRAP Basket of Technologies Increased Range AntiPersonnel (IRAP) EMD IRAP Production Airburst prod. IRAP System AoA JSSAP/ MAS project plan coordination Phase 1 Small Fuze Phase 2 Smart Fuze TRL 6 Phase 3 Integration & Demonstration DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 6 6
Small Arms Grenade Munitions (SAGM) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 7
Small Arms Weapons & Fire Control Small Arms Capability Gap Linkage: Target Acquisition Purpose: To demonstrate the integration of advanced fire control component technology which improves capability to determine range, track moving targets, and increase probability of hit. Components will be demonstrated with a day electro-optic sensor on relevant current Kinetic Energy (KE) weapons. Results/Products: Dynamic target tracking & range finding components that can be integrated into current inventory optics and Fire Control Systems for both KE and Grenade Systems Measure Current Effort Obj Army Obj TRL Unsupported Range Determination Missed Moving Targets 4-15% of range ±2 m (targets in cover) ±2 m (targets in cover) Start 4 End 6 60% 20% <20% Start 4 End 6 Awarded Efforts: Intelligent Automation, Inc Phase II in progress Payoff: 100% percent increase in hitting moving targets with accurate range determination of +/- 2m up to 1200m from the Soldier addressing small arms capability gaps for acquiring targets, determining range to target, and engaging threats in open and defilade. Transition to PM SW, PM SSL and/or PM IW (USMC) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 8
Small Arms Weapons & Fire Control Small Arms Weapons and Fire Control (SAWFC) is a 4-year Demonstration Project (2012-2015) Three Phase Approach: Phase I - Mature Target Tracking Algorithm Software and Beam Steering Hardware Components to TRL 5 Phase II - Improve the Target Tracking Algorithm Software Performance and Integration of the Software and Hardware into a Demonstrator Unit Phase III - Optimization Phase I completed in February 2013 with a down-selection taking place and the Phase II Contract being awarded to Intelligent Automation Inc. Phase IIA completed December 2013 with a re-evaluation of the Target Tracking Software to verify performance. Phase IIB began February 2014 to further optimize the Target Tracking Software and begin porting the software to the intended embedded platform. This phase will be completed 31 October 2014. Phase III is scheduled to begin in November 2014 for optimization, redesign (if needed) and TRL 6 testing and assessment DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. 9
FY 16-20 Technical Approach Current LSS process involved limited inputs to develop Project Portfolio, not Repeatable New LSS process involves multiple inputs to develop Project Portfolio, Will be updated in 2 year cycles Call for Source Doc (SD) Titles JSSAST SD Collection from Respective Service Representatives JSSAST Principal Member Recommendation of SD to JSSAP JSSAP Review of Submitted SD SD Sufficient? YES POM Submittal NO JSSARI Prioritization of Draft Priority List JSSAP Collate Service Prioritized OA Lists into Single Draft Prioritization List Collect Service Prioritized OA Lists JSSARI Prioritization According to Service Needs of Extracted OAs Extract Opportunity Areas (OAs) from SD JSSAST Concurrence JSSAST Prioritization of JSSARI Priority List Analysis of current/ planned S&T investments S&T Strategy Development (i.e. 6.1-6.6) Acquisition Strategy Development Program Formulation/ Approval Process JSSARI Concurrence DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
JSSAST Approved Top 10 Opportunity Areas Rank JSSAST Approved Top 10 Opportunity Areas 1 Engage Threat Personnel in Defilade from 15 to 500m 2 Engage Threat Personnel with Small Arms Fire from 0 to 50m 3 Engage Threats with Small Arms Volume Fire from 601 to 1200m 4 Engage Threat Personnel with Small Arms Fire from 51 to 200m 5 Engage Threats with Small Arms Volume Fire from 1201 to 2400m 6 Positively Identify Friendly Forces Avoid Detection Caused by Weapon Signature by Reducing Nonfiring 7 Weapon Profile Signature Operate in Climate Extremes Ranging from Cold Weather to Tropical to 8 Desert Environments Operate and Maintain Weapons at an Operational Availability of 98% 9 through the Range of Specific Conditions Weapon System reliability.94 Probability of No Class I or II Failures and.97 Probability of No Class III Failures per OMS/MP 10 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Distribution A: Approved for Public Release. Distribution is unlimited. A Premier Government, Industry & Academic Partnership FY15 Small Arms & Accessories (SAA) Technology Area Helping the Warfighter Maintain Technological Superiority on the Battlefield Originally presented at the NAC GM Meeting 5 March 2014
SAA Vision and Mission A Premier Government, Industry & Academic Partnership Small Arms & Accessories Vision: The continual development and demonstration of the technologies that will provide our Warfighters with enduring overmatch capabilities in all of our current and future small arms systems. Mission: For Small Arms & Accessories (SAA), the objective is the research, development, and demonstration of technology for future lethal and non-lethal small arms weapon systems, accessories, and applications. Initiatives in the small arms domain will consist of all individual and crew-served related weapons (whether mounted or dismounted), ammunition, target acquisition, fire control and other ancillary devices as well as shoulder-fired systems and munitions. New technologies in this area will also include improved material applications, manufacturing techniques, and modeling and simulation methodologies relevant to the systems and sub-systems cited above as well as paradigm-shifting technologies supporting the close combat mission in traditional small arms applications. The training and simulation of small arms and accessories is imperative as well to improve shooter performance. Technologies will include live, virtual, and constructive training/ simulations along with developments of instructional approaches to increase shooter efficiency and capability. Customer base: JSSAP, ARDEC, CERDEC-NVL, PEO Ammo, PEO Soldier, PEO SOF Warrior, PEO STRI, Joint Non- Lethal Weapons Program/Directorate, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Marine Corps Combat Development Center, Navy Crane, Office of Naval Research, Army Research Lab, Dept of Homeland Security, and Dept of Justice. Requirements driven by Joint Service Small Arms Technology Plans and Service Lethality Roadmaps. Distribution A: Approved for Public Release. Distribution is unlimited. 13
SAA FY14 Activities DOTC out-of-cycle Request for Ordnance Technology Initiatives (ROTI) Opened: 16 SEP 2013; Closed: 5 NOV 2013 Technical Areas (contract awards are in progress): One-Way Luminescence (OWL) 2 proposals received; 1 proposal to be awarded / 1 proposal placed in technology basket Non-Lethal 1 Assessment: Variable-Velocity man-portable weapon systems 3 proposals received; 2 proposals to be awarded / 1 proposal placed in technology basket Non-Lethal 2 Assessment: High Power Microwave Sub-systems 3 proposals received; 3 proposals to be awarded A Premier Government, Industry & Academic Partnership SAA Requirements Collaboration and Review 3-4 DEC 2013, Fort Belvoir, VA Annual Tech Plan Kick-off Agenda Customer Briefs Futures Brief/Emerging Results Sub-Objectives Development DOTC Education How to navigate thru the DOTC process Customer, Industry one-on-one exchanges Active SAA Contracts Battelle: 40mm Door Breaching Munition, Deep Future of Small Arms Study Rocky Mountain Scientific Lab: Active Stabilization of Firearms by Optical Target Tracking Knight s Armament: Super High Efficiency Re-Energized Ordnance / Weapon Shock/Recoil Fixture ATK: 40mm Low-Velocity Airbursting Grenade (SAGM) Intelligent Automation, Inc: Integrated Small Arms Target Tracking Distribution A: Approved for Public Release. Distribution is unlimited. $0.77M $0.47M $0.92M $3.2M $2.9M 14
SAA FY15 Focus Areas A Premier Government, Industry & Academic Partnership FY15 Focus Areas Fire Control, Optics, Electro-Optics, Enablers Modeling & Analysis, Technology Studies Weapons Technologies Effects, Lethality, & Utility Materials & Processes Smart Munitions Warheads & Energetics New Concepts & Applications Non-Lethal Training & Simulations Distribution A: Approved for Public Release. Distribution is unlimited. 15
SAA FY15 Customer Breakout A Premier Government, Industry & Academic Partnership Approximately $10.5M* and 37 requirements % of Requirements by Customer 48% Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP) 34% PM Soldier Weapons (PM SW) 9% PM Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS) 6% ARDEC 3% Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate (JNLWD) % of Funding by Confidence Level (CL) CL-1 (90%): 4% ($0.5M) CL-2 (50%): 85% ($8.9M) CL-3 (10%): 11% ($1.1M) *Note: These are only estimates and actual funding allocations may vary significantly. Distribution A: Approved for Public Release. Distribution is unlimited. 16
SAA Takeaways A Premier Government, Industry & Academic Partnership Small Arms & Accessories (SAA Government POCs:) Mike Tauber, SAA Technology Area Lead michael.j.tauber.civ@mail.mil, 973-724-7690 Terence F. Rice, SAA Technology Area Co-Lead terence.f.rice.civ@mail.mil, 973-724-9714 Dr. Barton H. Halpern, SAA Technical Board Chair barton.h.halpern.civ@mail.mil, 973-724-6009 Dr. Stephen Small, SAA Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Liaison, stephen.c.small.civ@mail.mil, 973-724-7043 DOTC Integration Benefits SAA Technology Area would be the point of entry for Small Arms S&T Economies of scale (based on contract volume, acquisition by large entity) Contract award time after proposal(s) is/are selected (~ 45 days) Distribution A: Approved for Public Release. Distribution is unlimited. 17
JSSAP Futures Study Approach Initial focus on most recent study Envisioning the Deep Future of Small Arms 2022 2042 Engage SMEs, generate robust system statements Utility rating and applicability assessment Engineering/feasibility evaluation - Identify technical hurdles and limiting / pacing technologies. Later review of previous studies Over 15 references from 1986 onward Other S&T concepts to evaluate Apply same engineering/feasibility evaluation approach Concept Evaluation Define applicable performance characteristics and metrics Which characteristics and metrics for consistent comparisons? (i.e. Weight, size, energy efficiency, other?) Define utility and applicability rating methodology from Deep Futures report How to consistently and quantitatively rate performance characteristics and metrics? Apply utility and applicability rating method Define engineering assessment/evaluation factors Based on the cost and time associated with developing the limiting technologies Rating Methodology Utility Rating Based on Weighted Criteria Each Scored 1-100 Benefit for Soldier / Squad, 38% Technical Risk, 20% Consequences / Side Effects, 18% Payoff for other Technology Domains, 23% Applicability Rating Based on 4 Future Scenarios Cold War II - Turning Inward Global Footprint - Standing in a Tinderbox Presented using the deviation from the mean Scored 1-7 (1= Low, 7 = High) Down Selection Evaluate all Technologies / Ideas in the Current Futures Report List all Technologies / Ideas in Past Reports Remove Redundant / Obsolete / Fielded Technologies Rank order remainder - Deep Future Ranking- High Utility, Applicability - SME Input - Cost and time associated with developing the limiting technologies Final list of review technologies will be based on this ranking and input from JSSAP DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Summary Futures Conferences Capability Based Assessments Documented Requirements PM Gaps Tech Based Synchronization (6.1-6.6) Technology Information Exchanges DOTC Small Arms Industry Push JSSAST Technology Shortfalls International Small Arms Activities Joint Service Small Arms Master Plan JSSAP is providing Intensive management of the DoD small arms tech base DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited 19